Jets running back Adrian Murrell vs. Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas While Murrell, right, has been putting on exhibitions against much of the rest of the NFL over the past two seasons, the Dolphins and Thomas have controlled him consistently. In three games against the Dolphins since Thomas, left, joined them in 1996, Murrell has yet to gain more than 69 yards. Against every other team in the AFC East, Murrell has 99 yards or more at least once. In those three games, Thomas has 36 tackles.

JETS' KEY PLAY

The Jets like to use the small, speedy, tough Wayne Chrebet (80) on quick routes, especially on third downs. On this play, wide receivers Keyshawn Johnson (19) and Jeff Graham (81) run deep patterns to clear the middle. Running backs Richie Anderson (20) and Leon Johnson (32) run quick out patterns. That leaves a gap in the middle for Chrebet, who receives a downfield block from Johnson.